June 12, 2013

Math- workbook p. 119 #1-4 & 15

Bring in a newsarticle to school tom.

June 4, 2013

Math- workbook p. 117- all even numbers & p. 118-all even numbers

Religion project due 6/7

Study for ELA Final & Math Final

Please bring in money for Spring Show Tickets & follow dress code.

June 3, 2013

Math- worksheet. Read over p. 158 & answer questions on p. 159

SS- Final tom…. Study!

Religion Project is due on 6/7. You must hand it in on Friday.

Spring Show- Girls can wear a nice spring dress. No spaghetti straps. If so, you must wear a shrug or 3/4 sweater. Boys can wear a nice polo shirt and nice dress pants. No Jeans! No sneakers!

May 29, 2013

ELA- Appreciation message with decorated card due tom in the morning

Math- Complete examples that you circled on the math worksheet

Please make sure you dress in complete gym uniform and bring your lunch for trip tomorrow. You are not allowed to bring electronics

May 24, 2013

ELA- Write “Appreciation Message” on Loose-Leaf and decorate your card at home.

FINAL DATES:

May 31st- Science

June 4th- Social Studies

June 6th- ELA

June 11th- Math

Religion Project will replace the final. This will be due on June 7th. Follow the requirements from below:

1) Select one chapter from Unit 3 or 4. Unit 3= Chapters 15, 16, 17, 18 & 19

Unit 4= Chapters 22, 23, 24, 25, & 26

2) Read the entire chapter and hi-lite the information you feel necessary to add in your report

3) Before writing the actual report, plan your writing and look it over. You may add/edit the information

4) Write a 2 page report on the chapter and present it to the class

May 23, 2013

ELA- worksheet - both sides & review vocabulary from the study guide

Math- Circle the topics you need to review before the final on the Study Guide for clarification

SS- Keep answering questions on Study Guide under each chapter. Review vocabulary and “important people” as well.

Trip money due tom.- 5/24

May 22, 2013

Reading- Reader’s and Writer’s Notebook p. 205. Use your reader for the details to support your theme

Math- Text p. 93 #1-14 & p. 128 #1-5, 8-12, & 23-30

SS- Answer questions on study guide…..

 

May 20, 2013

Science- read first two sections of review sheet. Write three questions about each.

Reader’s and Writer’s Notebook (workbook) pgs. 200, 202, & 204

Math- Study your notes from today on measuring angles.

May 16, 2013

Reading- Finish graphic organizer on fact and opinion in your notebook

SS- Finish graphic organizer for disadvantages and advantages (list 5-10 examples for each). Look over the article from today and select 6-10 words that you are unfamiliar with and define them- on loose-leaf

Science- Take Home Test due Monday & Sea Reptile drawing due tom & Landform Project due Monday

May 15, 2013

SS- Do you feel the United States entering war with Iraq was a smart move? Why or why not? Explain in notebook.

Science- Read C4-C26

Please bring in your donation or items for the basket by Friday. Thank you for your cooperation regarding this matter.

May 8, 2013

ELA- Finish Venn Diagram in notebook and begin introduction for compare and contrast essay on loose-leaf.

Reading- Test tom.

Science- Read p. C22-C23 Answer red questions

Please bring in your donations for the basket. If you can not, please contribute $5.00

May 7, 2013

Math- workbook p. 88 #1-3 & p. 87 #1-4

Science- read C22-C23 Answer questions on the bottom

SS- Based on what we learned today, do you think the United States did the right thing by entering the Persian Gulf War? Explain in your notebook.

Please bring in your items for the basket for the Festival on June 1st. The items from the list are due on 5/17 (next Friday).

May 6, 2013

ELA- 1) Readers and Writers Notebook p. 144, 146, & 151 2) Test Thursday on “A Summer Trade” on Thursday.

Math- review line graphs & come up with a topic you would like to do a line graph on- in notebook.

* Progress Reports are to be returned signed by tom.

May 2, 2013

ELA- Define the following words in your ELA notebook from story in reader:

a) complex, b) loom, c) hogan, d) sacredness, & e) quaver …. Remember to use a dictionary.

Also, you must summarize the article you selected in your own words. You cannot copy word for word from the article. This will help you with paraphrasing and summarizing the key information that you read about. Remember you are including at least 4 examples of both: adjectives & adverbs. This must be completed on loose-leaf.

May 1, 2013

ELA- Define all the words you underlined in your news article. This is to be completed by tom on LL

Science- Due Friday - worksheets & vocabulary

April 30, 2013

ELA- 1)Bring in news article for task that will be worked on tom. 2) Grammar Test tom.

Math- Test on dividing fractions and mixed numbers. Please work on putting together your Frequency Table (make sure it is presentable). If it’s ready to go, all you need is to place your information inside of it.

Science- work assigned yesterday is due on Friday.

 

April 29, 2013

ELA- 1) Complete #6-11 on Adverb worksheet 2) Bring in a news article for Wednesday’s lesson 3) Define the words from story today and write a sentence for each of them in your notebook 4) Grammar quiz tom

Math- Retake Math Test tom

Science- Due Friday- Vocabulary p. C18 in notebook

SS- Complete Retake Test assignment on loose-leaf due tom. This is only for the students who need to boost their mark.

1) Text page 627- Explain how women supported the war effort during WWII. Provide detailed examples to support your answer, 2) Text p. 648 #2-5, 3) Text p. 628- What kind of discrimination did Jews face as a result of anti-Semitism? Explain, 4) In your own words explain your opinion. What group faced the worse form of discrimination (was it African Americans, women , or Jews?) Remember to use examples from the text and your knowledge from what you’ve learned. This is to be written in the form of a one page essay.

* Pajamma Day is 5/3 -bring in money ($2.00)

* Get tests & quizzes signed.

 

April 25, 2013

SS- Test tom

Math- quiz tom on range, median, mode, and mean & Frequency Tables

Book Report due 4/29

April 24, 2013

SS- 1) Test Friday 2) Do you believe that Vietnam was a necessary war? Why or Why not? Would you have been a hawk or a dove? Explain on loose-leaf in about a page. Will be collected.

Math- workbook p. 83 #1-6

Book Report due 4/29

April 23, 2013

SS- Test on Friday on the following: discrimination women, African Americans, and Jews faced. You also have to study the key terms. Study pages 628, 612-613, 516-521, 642-647.

Book Report due 4/29

April 18, 2013

Reading- 2nd paragraph— Summarize the key events that take place in “The Chi-Lin Purse”. Explain how the events answer the essential question, “What are the rewards in helping others?”. 2) Test tom on Vocabulary and story

Math- 3 examples in notebook

SS- Test Tuesday/ Assignment due tom.

April 17, 2013

Reading- 1) Text p. 205 #1-2 in notebook 2) Reading/Vocabulary Test on the “Chi-Lin Purse” on Friday.

SS- Test moved to Tuesday

Class trip is canceled and will be on Monday.

April 16, 2013

Reading- 1) define a) ration, b) distraught, c) seldom, d) governess, e) wailed in notebook 2) Reader and Writer Notebook p. 133

SS- Do not need textbook 1) Can you imagine living during Cold War times? Why or why not? Explain. To be completed your notebook. 2) Test Friday

Permission slip due by Thurs, 4/18

April 15, 2013

ELA- Adjective Practice. You must rewrite your paragraph over from notebook on loose-leaf. Remember you are describing your personality using adjectives. Circle the adjectives.

Book Report due 4/29

Math- Think of a survey you would like to conduct on your subjects for a Frequency Table ( in notebook)

Science- Finish questions from article

SS- Research why North Korea dislikes the United States. In addition, look up the kind of nuclear bombs they are responsible for creating. Compare these weapons of mass destruction to the atomic bomb created and used by the United States during World War II. Due Friday, April 19, 2013 (on loose-leaf)

April 12, 2013

SS- 1) Finish the written page if not completed in class 2) There were many famous German-Jews. Research the name of a famous person who had to flee Nazi-controlled Germany during the years before or during WWII— Due Tuesday (About a paragraph is sufficent for the research)

Science- Project due Tuesday

April 11, 2013

Math- Test tom on Dividing Mixed Numbers and Probability
SS- Afer reading up and learning about World War I and World War II, how can you describe the role Germany played in both wars? Why was living in Europe difficult? Explain.

April 9, 2013

ELA- 1) Writing Wrap Up due on L.L. 2) Reading test tom 3) Grammar Test on Thursday

Math- Finish probability project at home

Religion- We Respond question on p. 125

April 8, 2013

ELA- 1) Grammar worksheet- “Write a Speech” under Writing Wrap-Up on LL. 2) Reading/Vocabulary Test on Wed. 3) Grammar Test on Thursday.

Math- workbook p. 80 #1-5 & 9-10 & test on Friday on various topics

Make sure you bring in your materials for probability project tom.

Religion- workbook p. 123 “We Respond” question

SS- Finish task that you worked on in class

Science-Answer red questions at the bottom of pages C11 & C13

April 4, 2013

Reading- 1) Define all of the words on or vocabulary chart 2) List 5 facts about the story in your notebook 3) Readers and Writers Notebook p. 122-123 & 126

Writing- Immigrant essay due tom.

Math- Come up with an experiment to use probability with

April 3, 2013

ELA- 1) Grammar worksheet #7-20 & 2) Immigrant essay due Friday

Math- Review examples in notebook

Science- define vocabulary on p. C4 in notebook

March 27, 2013

Complete assignment in packet. Therefore, complete the requirements for the article summary & math review problems.

Have a Blessed Easter!

March 25, 2013

ELA- 1) Answer the 3 questions on “Jesse’s Perfect Score” in notebook 2) Reading test on “The Beach” and on Vocabulary words as well 3) Finish 3rd paragraph for immigrant essay

Math- 5 examples in notebook

SS- Read quote carefully & describe what it means and why it is a powerful statement.

March 20, 2013

Science- get test signed & worksheet on Earth’s crust

Lettuce Activity due tom

Vocabulary- Define the 12 words from “The Beach” & test Tuesday on “The Beach” & Vocabulary words

Tom is Dress Down for $1.00

March 19, 2013

ELA- Lettuce Activity- You must follow the requirements that you recorded in your notebook. The information you provide is 8-10 sentences.

Immigration Project due tom.

Math- 5 examples on loose-leaf due tom

March 18, 2013

English- 1) worksheet #13-24 “Regular and Irregular Verbs” 2) Write vocabulary words 3x’s each in notebook

Finish bar graph project

Reading- Answer 4 questions about “The Beach” in notebook

Immigration Project due tom

Mass tom — permission slip due or child cannot attend mass. Must be in complete school uniform.

March 14, 2013

ELA- 1) Define each of the vocabulary words & write a sentence for each one on loose-leaf. 2) Writing Prompt

Math- quiz tom

Work on immigration project

Permission slip due for mass

Green Friday — Follow requirements. In order to dress up or down wearing “green”- you must bring in a donation.

March 13, 2013

Math- workbook p. 73 #5-10. Quiz on Friday on multiplying fractions & multiplying fractions with whole numbers

_Work on your Immigration project. It is due March 19th

Religion- Project on Confirmation is due.

Dress Down tom $1.00

March 12, 2013

SS- Finish political cartoon and write a paragraph (6-8 sentences) describing the message that your cartoon conveys. To be completed in your notebook.

Reading & Vocabulary Test tom.

Finish Snap-Shot activity

ELA- Finish “Haiku” poem & decorate it.

March 11, 2013

Math-workbook p. 66 #1-5 & p. 67 #1-2. Test Friday on topics

Reading- Snap Shot Activity due tom. Test Wed. on “The Ten Mile Day” and vocabulary.

Science- A75 #1-4. choose two to answer. Everyone does #5

Religion Test tom on Chapter 8 & Finish Confirmation task

Dress up tom for pictures! No jeans or sneakers allowed.

March 8, 2013

You must get your immigration project handout signed & begin working on it by researching the information you need.

Reading Test on “The Ten Mile Day” & Vocabulary on Wed.

Religion- Test Tuesday on Chapter 8 & work on Confirmation project at home

March 7, 2013

Religion- Must bring in your illustrations on topic you were assigned & Chapter 8 Test on Tuesday.

ELA- Finish two paragraphs on St. Patrick & Reading Test on “The Ten Mile Day” & Vocabulary on Wed.

Math- workbook p. 64#1-8 & quiz tom on subtraction with renaming

March 6, 2013

Religion- Complete workbook p. 106. Chapter 8 Test on Tuesday. Bring in images based on topic you were assigned for Friday for Confirmation task.

ELA-Vocabulary Test on Wed. & worksheet

Math- Text p. 198 Complete steps #1-3. Study for your quiz on Friday

SS- Complete vocabulary word immigrant template

March 5, 2013

Religion- Complete “We Respond” question on page 103 in notebook

ELA- 1) Write vocabulary words 3x’s each in your notebook & complete handout

Reading- What immigrant group would you like to learn more about and why for your upcoming project? To be completed in your notebook

Math- workbook p. 60 #6-12 & quiz Friday on Renaming Fractions (subtracting)

March 4, 2013

ELA- 1) Conclusion must be completed for Lent essay or Final copy must be submitted to me if I approved it 2) Spelling test on contractions tom, & 3) Define the 9 vocabulary words in your notebook

Math- workbook p. 60 #1-5

February 28, 2013

ELA- 1) Spelling Test on 3/5 on Contractions 2) Readers and Writers Notebook p. 86 & 88. Make sure you complete the journal entry on loose-leaf (from page 86).

Math- workbook p. 51 #7 &8, p. 52 #6-8, & p. 53 #1-2 & quiz tom on those topics assigned in workbook

Science-1) Finish reading article 2) In notebook, 1 page on the positive and negative parts of the seed program.

February 27, 2013

ELA- Grammar worksheet #16-25 & Book Report

Math- workbook p. 58 #1-6 & p.59 #4-8

SS-List five questions you would like to ask a free slave who was once a slave during an interview. These questions must be important ones. In notebook.

February 26, 2013

ELA- 1) Grammar worksheet 2) Write body paragraph for Lent essay 3) Readers and Writers’ Notebook p. 84 4) Book Report due Thursday!

Science- How can a flower be both perfect and incomplete? One paragraph in notebook

Math- workbook p. 53 #1-10 & 22

Test Friday on Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers with “unlike” denominators

February 25, 2013

ELA- 1) Finish introduction to Lent essay 2) define the following vocabulary words in your notebook. These are immigration, Ellis Island, belongings, anxiously, allegiance, emblem, sustenance, adversity, established, & homeland.

Math- complete three examples on worksheet. Make sure and decorate the paper. Show the work on the back of the page.

Science- 1) Vocab p. A76 in notebook 2) If you planted a single female holly tree with no other holly trees nearby, would it produce berries? Why or why not? Write one paragraph in your notebook.

Religion- “We Respond” question on page 99

February 13, 2013

ELA Midterm tom.

Finish “Love” poem and decorate it
Finish paragraph for Mardi Gra paragraph.

February 11, 2013

Religion-Midterm tom- Study!

Science- Answer questions for Mrs. Sarno

Bring in red construction paper/ pictures of hearts/ or make your own. If you have glitter, bring it in as well.

February 8, 2013

Study for you Midterms this weekend. You will be taking your first Midterm on Monday inMath. Make sure you prepare for the others as well. Continue to review using the study guides.

Book Report is due 2/28. Make sure you select your book. Show me the book so I can approve it by Wednesday. Follow the book wheel format.

Please be safe this weekend due to the inclement weather.

February 7, 2013

Science- Make sure vocabulary from “spore” to “gymnosperm” is in notebook & reread p. A68-75

Math- 5 examples in notebook on factor trees

If you are interested in completing more examples in Math- look up Superteacherworksheets.com

Tom is dress down for $1.00

February 6, 2013

ELA- Worksheet & Study for Midterm

Math- workbook p. 30 #5-8, 13 & p. 31 #21-24,29 & p. 34 #9-12. Study for midterm as well.

Please answer more questions on SS study guide so you are prepared for review in class

Review for the Religion miderm as well

February 5, 2013

Math-workbook p. 19 #9-15 & p. 17 #10, 12, & 14

*Review examples we have covered in class for midterms

SS- Chapter 1- Answer questions Letters A-H & Chapter 2 - Answer questions A-I

February 4, 2013

ELA/Reading- Study Guide- Answer Short Answers #1-4. Use your reader. Then, define the vocabulary words for “Red Kayak”. To be completed in your notebook.

Math -wkbk p. 1 #2-4, #7-9, & #15-16

p. 2 #3, p. 3 #3-4, p.5 #11-15

SS- Using your study guide, answer questions A-H under Chapter 1

Religion- workbook p. 30 #9-10, p. 42 #9-10, p. 54 #9-10, p. 66#9-10

* Please get your tests signed

* Dress down tom for $1.00

February 1, 2013

ELA- List the achievements Shirley Chisholm had made in her life. You must have 5-6 detailed facts. Keep in mind- “How did she set a precedent for African American women?”

FREE DRESS DOWN ON MONDAY, 2/04/2013

January 30, 2013

ELA- Finish mission statement assignment on worksheet. It will be collected tom.

SS- Have review sheet for midterm signed by tom.

Book Report due tom.

Tom is Sports Day….

January 29,2013

Show & Tell - Enrichment Day is tom. Bring in an item (not an electronic). Write at least 1/2 page to a page describing why this item you brought in is important to you.

January 24, 2013

Book Report due 1/31

Research additional information on Martin Luther King, Jr. You will be working on your biography project on Monday.

January 18, 2013

ELA- 1)Work on your ELA project on verb phrases. Make sure it’s neat and presentable. This is the assignment:

Directions

1- Select a title that best describes your pictures.

2- Have at least 4-5 pictures. For each picture you must write a sentence describing what’s going on using a verb phrase (write in pencil so it can easily be erased once checked).

3- Decorate the poster and make it presentable

2) Get your information on MLK ready

SS- Extra Credit- “Inauguration of President Obama” due Wednesday Or Thursday.

Directions:

Watch the inauguration of President Obama on Monday. Report what the inauguration was like and what you witnessed Obama do as he swore oath as president in office

-or-

On Tuesday, look for an article in a newspaper about the inauguration. Then, explain what the ceremony was like and what took place. Also, provide a brief summary about the article as well (attach the article to the assignment).

January 17, 2013

ELA- 1)Grammar worksheet due tom.

2)Bring 4-5 pictures or drawn/printed out pictures that describes a special vacation or family gathering

Math- workbook p. 47 #3-6, 9-12, & 28-32

SS- Test tom on Chapter 4

Snowman for art project is due tom.

Free Dress Down tom.

January 16, 2-13

ELA-Research the answers to the questions you want answered in your K-W-L chart. The answers will help you put together your biography.

Science- 1) Find name and location of a parasitic angiosperm & draw and color flower in the style of “Georgia O’Keefe”. This is due Thursday.

Relgion Test tom on p. 79-82

SS- Test on Friday.

January 15, 2013

Science- Find name and location of one parasitic angiosperm- due Thursday

SS-Test Friday on Chapter 4

Religion- Poster due tom & Test on pages 79-82 on Thursday

ELA- All written work must be submitted

Please read Principal Newsletter that your child returned home today. Thank you.

 

January 14, 2013

ELA- 1) Book Report due 1/31, 2) Make sure you submit all your written work that is now past du, 3) write a sentence for each special word in your notebook

Math- Test tom

SS- Test on Friday on Chapter 4

Science- P. A-70- draw life cycle diagram confer in notebook

Religion- 1) Select a holiday- “All Saints’ Day” or “All Souls’ Day”. Design a 12×12 poster. Write a paragraph on loose-leaf describing the holiday and add an illustration. It must be presentable. This is due on Wednesday. 2) Religion Test on Chapter 4 on Thursday 3) Extra credit project due tom., Tuesday

* Permission slip for early stages of puberty class due tom or Wed.
January 11, 2013

ELA- 1) Writing Prompt, “Martin Luther King, Jr. was a famous person known for his powerful speeches. He once stated that he had a dream in which people would be judged by the content of their character rather than by the color of their skin. This was because he wanted to see all people get along and be treated as equals. Everyone has a dream. What is yours? Your dream has to make a difference in the lives of others”. Provide a reasonable explanation. Write about one page on loose-leaf or it can be typed. If you handwrite it, it must be in cursive. This is due on Monday! 2) Book Report due 1/31/2013

Math- Quiz on Tuesday.

SS- write your final copy of the journal entry if you received your rough draft back.

Religion- Extra Credit Project. Create a diroma using a shoe box and the picture you received. Make it come alive and add sand, seeds, twigs, or etc. This is due on Tuesday.

January 10, 2013

ELA- 1) Study for the Grammar Test tom. Study the topics that will appear on the test. 2) Your rough draft version of the compare and contrast essay is due tom (all 4 paragraphs) on loose-leaf.

Math- quiz postponed to Tuesday. Please review your Math notes & examples.

January 9, 2013

ELA- 1) Grammar worksheet on direct objects 2) Reading test tom 3) Compare and Contrast essay (rough-draft) due Friday 4) Grammar Test on Friday on singular and plural nouns, irregular plural nouns, possessive nouns, and appositives

Math- worksheet & quiz on Friday

SS- Write a journal entry expressing your view on slavery from the perspective of the person you were assigned (De Las Casas, a native, or an African)

Dress Down tom $1.00

January 8, 2013

ELA- 1) Select/Pick one of the pictures from the handout. Write a paragraph that consists of 6-8 sentences. In each sentence you will describe the action that you see by using an action verb in each sentence. This is to be completed on L.L. 2) Work on compare and contrast essay 3) Reading test on Thursday 4) Grammar test on Friday

Math- 1) workbook page 46 #5-8, 13-19, &38-40 2) quiz on Friday

January 7, 2013

ELA- 1) Grammar worksheet on Appositives due tom. 2) Grammar test on Friday on topics covered 3) Reading Test on Satchel Paige and Sammy Davis Jr on Thursday, & 4) New Year’s Resolution Writing Prompt due tom.

Science- p. A 68-69. Use Venn-Diagram to describe angiosperms/gymnosperms.

Math-Text page 146 #9-11, #23-26, & 24 on loose-leaf. This will be collected. Quiz Friday on topics covered. Study each night & review examples completed to help you study.

Dress Down Day is tom. for the cost of a $1.00

January 3, 2013

Reading- 1) Venn Diagram due in notebook for tom. 2) Make sure your topic sentence for your introduction is completed in your notebook 3) Test next Thursday on Satchel Paige and Sammy Davis Jr.

Math- quiz tom.

January 2, 2013

Welcome Back and Happy New Year!

ELA/Reading-Complete reading the short biography on Sammy Davis Jr. Then identify 10-15 words that are unfamiliar from the reading and define them in your notebook.

Math- 1) examples in notebook 2) quiz Friday on finding the GCF and reducing the fractions

December 19, 2012

Please practice Christmas song for show tom.

Remember what you have to wear for the show as well as noted below.

For the Christmas show- Boys and Girls can not wear sneakers or jeans to the show. Boys must wear black pants and a green/red/or white dress shirt. Girls can wear a red, green, or white dress. They can also wear a blouse with black dress pants or a black skirt.

December 18, 2012

Grammar- workbook sheet- Part B #1-12

If you have Wall of Fame tom, you can dress down. However, please look over the handout that was sent home. Tom is also FREE DRESS UP…. NO SNEAKERS, JEANS, SWEATPANTS, OR SANDALS!

Science- Finish #5 A65 (1 paragraph) & start research for project

Math- workbook p. 43 #25-35 & p. 44 #1-5 & 16-20

December 17, 2012

Reading- Look over Reader text pages 123-127. In your notebook, list the events that took place and use descriptive details to describe why the events are important (include at least five examples)

Math- workbook p. 42 #8-22

SS- Write a journal entry from the perspective of Hernando Cortes or a native Aztec who is furious with the arrival of Cortes… Must be completed on L.L- at least 6-8 sentences

Please remember to follow dress code for Christmas show on Thursday & to pay in advance.. You are assigned a seat number when attending the show.

December 13, 2012

For the Christmas show- Boys and Girls can not wear sneakers or jeans to the show. Boys must wear black pants and a green/red/or white dress shirt. Girls can wear a red, green, or white dress. They can also wear a blouse with black dress pants or a black skirt.

Science- finish drawing and description of your planet. You will get field guide assignment by tom- due next Thursday.

ELA- Finish Baby Jesus card if you didn’t finish and hand it in yet.

Math- workbook p. 42 #1-5 & quiz tom on division

December 11, 2012

Spelling- Select ten words from Spelling worksheet that you are unsure of and define them in your notebook.

Writing- On loose-leaf, describe a person you know personally who faced or faces a personal challenge? Explain in one paragraph.

Math- worbook p. 41 #19-21

Spanish Test Tuesday on Christmas words

December 10, 2012

ELA- 1) Grammar worksheet Part B to be completed 2) Write a sentence for each “Amazing Word” in your notebook 3) Reader’s and Writer’s Notebook, p. 73

Math- workbook p. 35 #1-4 & p. 41 #1-3 & 16

Math Test Friday on Division

Get your tests signed.

 

December 6, 2012

Reading- quiz tom on “Island of the Blue Dolphins”

Math- workbook p. 35 #1-5 & 14

December 5, 2012

Math- workbook page 34#6-12 & p. 32 #6-10

ELA- Finish Christmas Writing Prompt- Final Copy. Make sure you enclose a picture of the gift you want.

December 4, 2012

Science- read p. A62-A63. Answer the red questions on p. A63 in notebook

ELA- 1) Christmas writing prompt. It has to be 8 sentences and in the form of a paragraph on loose-leaf 2) bring in a picture or draw a picture of the item you want for Christmas 3) Work on comic book project due 12/11

Math- worksheet of math problems in Christmas tree & workbook p. 34 #1-5 & 13

Religion- 1) Test tom on Chapter 3 2) Trace your hand on paper given to you, cut it out, color it green lightly, and write your name in black marker in the center of it- for our Advent wreath display

December 3, 2012

ELA- 1) Part B, p. 53 of handout based on making singular nouns-plural 2) Inquiry question due on loose-leaf tom

Reading- 1) Read over pages 90-94 in your reader and answer the following questions: a) What challenges did Karana face on the island? b) What did Karana use to build shelter? To be completed in your notebook.

Math- workbook p. 31 #1-10 & p. 32 #1-5 & 19-20

Religion- Test Wed on Chapter 3

Tom. is dress down day.

November 30, 2012

ELA- Book Report due 11/30

1) “Far Away” writing prompt due Monday, December 3rd 2) Research answer to your inquiry question- due Tuesday. You must answer question on loose-leaf. It must be in paragraph form- 4-6 sentences.

This is for #1 listed above—Follow the format. In the first paragraph, make up a name of the isalnd you are stranded on and describe what it is like. In the second paragraph, explain how you survived living on this stranded island. What did you do for food and shelter? In the third paragraph, how did your choices help you survive on the stranded island? Do you wish to return home or stay on the island? Explain.

3) Comic book project on Thor due 12/11

Math- Study today’s lesson on division

Religion- Test Wed on Chapter 3

 

 

 

November 27, 2012

ELA- 1) Write a sentence for each “Amazing Word” you learned today 0n loose-leaf. 2) Work on your comic book project 3) Book Report due November 30th

Math- Study lessons on division

Social Studies- In your notebook, describe what life was like for a Pueblo. Provide information based on what we discussed and learned in class.

Religion- Chapter 3 test next Tuesday.

 

November 21, 2012

ELA- Book Report due 11/30 & Look up comics pertaining to Thor to help you with your upcoming task.

I hope everyone has a blessed Thanksgiving! God Bless. I will see you on Monday, November 26, 2012

November 20, 2012

ELA- “Thor” writing prompt due tom. You must follow the format and follow the guidelines on the paper

Tom is a half-day- 11:30 dismissal.

Please bring in your lunch money for the following week by tom.

November 19, 2012

ELA- “Thor” writing prompt” due Wed. Remember to follow the format. Book Report due November 30, 2012— follow the book wheel format.

SS- Test tom on the Iroquois, p. 76-80. Also, study the False Face Society worksheet.

November 16, 2012

Writing- You must work on your 3 paragraph writing prompt based on Thor. Remember to have the articles handy so you can complete the work. Follow the criteria on the handout that you used in class. This task is due on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 … .If you would like to show me your draft version, please do so by Monday or Tuesday. This can be written in script on loose-leaf or you can type it. If you type it, make sure you press the spelling and grammar correct icon.

Book Report (Following previous format) is due November 30, 2012

Social Studies- Test Tuesday only on the Iroquois. Study all handouts and lesson from text.

Since Monday is the Thanksgiving Luncheon held at OLCA, it is important that your child either DRESSES UP or wears their complete SCHOOL UNIFORM. No jeans, sneakers, t-shirts, or any other kind of casual wear permitted.

November 15, 2012

Reading- Complete Venn-Diagram on the two articles about Thor.

Math- workbook p. 23 #1-5 & 26 #1-10…. test tom on multiplication

Religion- Test tom on Chapter 2

November 14, 2012

ELA- 1) Work on Thanksgiving essay 2) Tall- tale must be handed in

Math- 1) Examples in notebook 2) Test Friday on multiplication

SS- Based on what we learned in class today regarding the False Face Society, explain what being at a ceremony must have been like. Must write at least a paragraph (6-8) sentences on loose-leaf.

Religion- Test Friday on Chapter 2

November 13, 2012

ELA/Reading- 1) Test tom on “Thunder Rose” and Spelling 2) Tall- Tale must be completed by tom 3) work on draft for Thanksgiving writing piece.

Math- complete examples in notebook & Test Friday on Multiplication

Social Studies- Test next Tuesday on the Iroquois

Science- Answer question on bottom of page A-45

Religion- complete activity on workbook p. 49 & Test Friday on Chapter 2

November 8, 2012

ELA/Reading- 1) Tall Tale due Wednesday 2) Test on “Thunder Rose” and spelling words on Wednesday

Math- Test tom on patterns in multiplication

Rel- Project due Tuesday, 11/13 Chapter 2 Test on Friday

November 7, 2012

ELA/Reading- 1) Work on your tall tale- due Wed. 11/14. 2) Finish Readers and Writers Notebook p. 8 3) Test next Wed on Thunder Rose and Spelling.

Math- Workbook p. 20 #1-6, 21-23, & 27 … Test this Friday on patterns in multiplication

SS- 1) Finish your group project by tom 2) Test tom

Religion- 1) We Respond question on p. 47 2) Test on Chapter 2 next Thursday

 

November 6, 2012

ELA- 1) Work on your tall-tale due Wed., November 14th 2) Test on Thunder Rose next Wed. as well 3) complete reading “Thunder Rose”, p. 66-74 in your reader.

Math- workbook p. 20 #1-10, 21, & 27

Social Studies- 1) work on your presentation that is due on Thursday with your group 2) Test Thursday on the 3 major civilizations

Science- Make bar graph or pictograph based on your data

Get your tests signed.

November 5, 2012

ELA- 1) Work on your tall-tale as explained in class 2) Spelling Test next Tuesday 3) Select a book for book report

Math- 1) Workbook p. 19 #1-5, #21-24, & #29

Social Studies- Test postponed to Thursday.

Religion-Create a portrait representing a particular work of mercy. Explain why you selected this work of mercy and how you practice this in your daily life. Due Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Science- Plant parts due tom.

October 26, 2012

ELA/Reading- Readers and Writers Notebook (Workbook) p. 54

SS- Iroquois Assignment due Monday on loose-leaf. You can add an image to your writing if you wish. Also, study the review sheet (Venn Diagram and questions on back of that handout) for Tuesday’s test on the 3 major civilizations.

Science- Plant parts you can eat- Due Monday.

October 25, 2012

Math- Test tom.

ELA/Reading -1) Readers and Writers Notebook, 52. 2) Book Report due 10/26. Make sure you follow the format.

SS- 1) Homework “Iroquois assignment” due on loose-leaf on Monday. 2) Test on the 3 major civilzations on Tuesday.

October 24, 2012

Math- workbook p. 17 all odd numbers

Spelling Test tom. (it was postponed)

Math Test Friday

 

October 23, 2012

Math- workbook p. 15 #7-26. Study for test on Thursday on rounding numbers and addition and subtraction properties.

Social Studies- On loose-leaf, write at least a page explaining the following:

• What are the benefits for joining a league like the Iroquois did?
• Why should the 5th grade class create a league amongst each other? What will this create in the classroom? Provide strong examples to support your answer.

ELA- Compare and Contrast essay — final copy is due once I proof-read it and approved it. Spelling test tom—Study! Book Report due 10/26.

October 22, 2012

ELA- Reader and Writer Notebook Workbook p. 51

Science- Bring in plant parts that you can eat on Monday.

Math- workbook p. 15 #1-6. Test Thursday on rounding numbers and addition and subtraction properties.

Religion- “We Respond” question on p. 35 in notebook.

Please have your child return the permission slip for mass.

October 19, 2012

Please return permission slips for mass & Halloween party permission slips

Book Report due 10/26

Spelling Test on Wednesday. Study your words.

October 18, 2012

ELA- You must complete syllable side of Spelling worksheet.

Writing Wrap-Up Activity on conjunctions is due Tuesday. Remember that it only consists of 2 paragraphs (6 sentences in each paragraph). In the first paragraph, you will compare the hummingbird and the eagle and in the second paragraph, you will contrast those two birds. Conjunctions must be included in your sentences. Remember to either hi-lite them or underline them. To be completed on loose-leaf.

Draft of body paragraphs and conlusion for compare and contrast essay is due tom.

Math- worksheets & workbook p. 7 (all of the odd numbers only)

Religion test tom on Chapter 1

October 17, 2012

ELA- For Spelling, select ten words and write sentences for them on loose-leaf. Define the challenge words on the same paper you use for your sentences.

Grammar- Conjunction worksheet #1-10

Writing- Body paragraphs and conclusion (draft) is due on Friday. Your final copy is to be completed and submitted in to me by Wednesday.

Math- Text p. 44 #4-15 on loose-leaf. Will be collected tom.

Religion Test on Friday on Chapter 1

Progress Report must be signed and submitted to me by Friday, October 19, 2012

October 16, 2012

ELA- Homework on writing prompt (Refer to handout). To be completed on loose-leaf.

Math- Test tom. Complete text examples #4-6, & #7-15 on loose-leaf.

Religion- Study for Chapter 1 test on Friday

October 15, 2012

ELA- Spelling test tom. Work on essay by adding to it. Complete chart for “How the Peacock Got Its Feathers”.

Math- Text p. 42 #6-12, 21-22, 31-34, & 41 in notebook

Religion- Test Thursday on Chapter 1.

Science- Answer question p. 31 in notebook

October 12, 2012

Study for your Spelling test on Tuesday

Handwriting workbook pages 14 & 15

Math Test on Wed on Place Value Chart

Activity After school catalogs due Monday

Book Report due 10/26

October 11, 2012

ELA- 1) Grammar quiz tom 2) Spelling Test on Tuesday 3) work on your body paragraph in which you compare both stories. Here you will explain the similarities.

SS- Study for your test tom. Use those worksheets to study.

Religion- Name Project is due tom.

Book Report due 10/26/2012

October 10, 2012

ELA- Grammar quiz Friday on verbs and complete subject/complete predicate.

-Get book report format signed (book can be of any genre)

Math- Text p. 40-41 #1-9 in notebook… quiz on Tuesday on multiplying and dividing.

SS- Bring in materials you may like to add to your brochure.

Social Studies Test on Friday.

Religion- Work on project due on Friday.

 

October 9, 2012

ELA- 1) Complete introduction on loose-leaf for compare and contrast essay.

2) Select ten words from the Spelling list and write sentences for them on loose-leaf. Circle the ones you aren’t familiar with.

3) Reading Test tom on “The Red Kayak”

4) Grammar quiz on Thursday

Math- workbook p. 4 #1-4, 7-10, 12-14, & 19

SS- Test Friday on topics covered. Must review worksheets.

Religion-Activity with name due on Friday

October 5, 2012

Science- quiz postponed to Tuesday

Handwriting workbook pages 7 & 8

If interested in completing extra credit for Social Studies, do so. It is based on Christopher Columbus.

Spelling & Vocabulary Test on Wednesday.

October 4, 2012

Reading… Answer questions from story, “A Dream In Her Heart”. Only answer “Gather Evidence” and “Make Your Case”. To be completed in your notebook.

Math- Test tom on topics covered and reviewed in class.

Tom is a 1/2 day- 11:30 A.M. dismissal.

October 3, 2012

Reading - work on chart in your notebook comparing and contrasting all three stories.

Vocabulary /Spelling Test on Tuesday

Math- Worksheet - only examples circled. Math Test on Friday.

Religion-Entry in notebook & using your “Review and Resource Book”- complete workbook p. 5

October 2, 2012

ELA- 1)worksheet on complete subjects and complete predicates

Reading- 1) What inspired Kate to act courageously from “Run, Kate Shelley, Run”? How can you compare Kate to Bradey? Explain and use examples to support your answer 2) Definitions for Amazing words due on loose-leaf tom.

Math- Practice examples in notebook

SS- worksheet on Mound Builders, Anasazi, and Inuits. Writing prompt to be completed in your notebook. If you were living during the time of these early groups that we studied today, which group would you prefer to belong to? Explain.

Dress Down tom!

 

October 1, 2012

Reading- From reader, answer questions #1-5 on p. 42 in notebook

Define vocabulary words by Wed in notebook

Select a book for book report and show me for approval

Math- worksheet & Test Friday on topics covered

Religion- Finish Tripytch

Free Dress Down on Wednesday, October 3rd

September 28, 2012

Unfortunately, we were unable to take our Spelling test so we will do so on Monday.

Final Copy of Rainforest essay due.

September 27, 2012

Spelling test tom.

ELA- Those who need to work on the final copy of the Rainforest essay must do so.

Permission slips for mass is necessary in order to attend. Please make sure they are handed in by tom. morning. Students must be in complete school uniform. Thank you for your cooperation regarding this matter.

September 26, 2012

ELA- Final copy of the Tropical Rainforest essay must be submitted to me tom. once you received the “ok” from me (I looked it over and made corrections to your work)

Spelling Test on Friday

Rel- Finish Triptych if necessary (information)

Math- Answer review questions in your notebook.

Science- On LL, explain what has good qualities for animals that live in the ocean.

Permission slip must be submitted to me ASAP because the mass is this Friday

It is important that your child reviews the responses for the mass as well so he/she is prepared

Reminder: Tom. is gym. Correct gym uniform is necessary to participate.

September 25, 2012

Spelling test on Friday

Religion - complete Triptych

Church permission slip due tom. Thank you for your cooperation regarding this matter.

September 24, 2012

Due to Terra Nova testing, I am moving the Spelling test to Friday.

Religion- Bring in any materials you would like to use for the Triptych

Math- practice examples on worksheet

ELA- Tropical Rainforest essay. Make sure you search for some images to put on your cover sheet.

September 21, 2012

Handwriting- Work on worksheet (both sides must be completed)

Terra Nova Testing begins on Monday. Please make sure your child has sharpened pencils.

Writing- Tropical Rainforest Essay must be completed by next Friday the latest ( Final copy)

Spelling- Test on Tuesday

* Band Form is due on Monday, 9/24

Have a wonderful weekend!

September 20, 2012

Writing- work on essay as much as possible. Find illustrations for your essay to make a cover sheet. Writing project is due by Thursday of next week.

Reading- Based on what we read in class in the “Red Kayak”, describe how you can relate to what occurred in the story. It can be your own experience or someone else’s. To be completed in ELA notebook

Spelling- Select any ten words from the worksheet and write a sentence for each one. To be completed on L.L. Please circle the words you are not familiar with on the worksheet.

Grammar- Quiz tom on the 4 kinds of sentences and sentence/sentence fragments

* Bring in a chapter book for school. This book can be the one that you will use for your book report that is due in October (format will be discussed early next week).

September 19, 2012

Reading- 1) Define all of the hi-lighted words from the story the “Red Kayak” in your notebook. 2) Explain what important events took place on p. 28-33 that prove Bradley and Tilly to be a hero. In notebook.

Spelling- Complete worksheet (both sides)

ELA- 1) Work on conclusion for essay 2) study for quiz on the 4 kinds of sentences

Science- Make a memory aid for organism organization

Please make sure that your child brings a snack tom. Read memo that was sent home.

September 18, 2012

ELA- 1) worksheet on 4 kinds of sentences 2) Spelling worksheet (both sides) 3) Work on body paragraph for the Tropical Rainforest writing piece 4) quiz Friday on the 4 kinds of sentences & sentence/sentence fragments

Math- Practice examples in notebook. Review lessons and don’t forget to practice your times tables.

SS- worksheet for vocabulary

Rel.- Study responses on worksheet for Mass on 9/28

Band Form due 9/24

September 17, 2012.

English- 1). Spelling test Tom. 2) work on body paragraph for essay

Math- 1) complete practice examples in notebook from class. 2) worksheet covering practice examples.

Social studies- can you imagine living during the times of the ice age? How did the early people survive during this time? Explain in a paragraph in your notebook. Draw an illustration to support your answer.